Yesenia Rios, C-TAGME

Yesenia Rios began her career in medical billing and coding before joining the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson in 2015. She gained valuable experience in administrative operations before transitioning to graduate medical education in 2019. Since then, she has found great fulfillment working closely with physician residents and supporting their training journeys.

Her career reflects a commitment to organization, collaboration and student success. Rios takes pride in building strong professional relationships and contributing to the growth of future physicians.

Outside work, Rios loves to travel with her husband, Pete, especially discovering local, family owned restaurants wherever they go — usually with the help of Yelp and a sense of culinary adventure. She is the mother of three grown daughters. Today she proudly embraces her favorite role as grandmother to three energetic grandsons.